2 Principal Passes at STPM level and with 4 Credit Passes at
SPM including Mathematics; or

2 Passes with at ‘A’ Levels and with a Credit Pass at ‘O’
Levels / GCSE including Mathematics; or

The APIIT/APU Foundation or equivalent with CGPA of 2.0 and
Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level; or

5 Grade B's in UEC including Mathematics; or

Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50%;
or

Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with minimum average of
60%; or

South Australian Matriculation Certificate (SAM) with
minimum of 60%; or

International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 marks;

Victorian Certificate of Education with minimum average of
50%;

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with minimum average of
50%; or

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above

COURSE STRUCTURE

Level 1

The IT degree and all of its specialisms have similar modules in
Level 1. Modules that provide a foundation for any IT professional
include System Analysis & Design, Fundamentals of Software
Development, and Introduction to Programming in an appropriate
language. More technical knowledge and skills are developed in
Operating Systems & Computer Architecture and Introduction to
Networking. This specialism is introduced with Introduction to
Databases. Introduction to Management and Computing & IT in the
Workplace provide a foundation for multi-disciplinary education and
understanding personal and organisational development. Important and
relevant skills for independent learning are introduced throughout
this level

Common Modules

• Computing & IT in the Workplace

• Fundamentals of Software Development

• Introduction to Databases

• Introduction to Management

• Introduction to Networking

• Mathematical Concepts for Computing

• Operating Systems & Computer
Architecture

• System Analysis & Design

Specialised Modules

• Introduction To C Programming

• Introduction to Security and
Forensic Technologies

In addition to the
above, all students are also required to successfully complete
General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification
Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular
Activities

Level 2

Further in-depth analysis and design skills are developed at
Level 2 through System Development Methods, Web Applications, and
Database Design & Development. Specific computing skills are
developed through Object Oriented Development with Java, Programming
Concepts in C++, and System Programming & Computer Control.
Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP Systems and Data
Management will give you a thorough understanding of how IT supports
modern organisational activity. Along with independent learning, a
common theme in all APU ICT awards is fostering creativity and
innovation in individuals and teams. These themes are the specific
focus of the Creativity & Innovation and Research Methods for
Computing & Technology modules.

Common Modules

• Creativity & Innovation

• Object Oriented Development with
Java

• Probability & Statistical Modeling

• Professional & Enterprise
Development

• Research Methods For Computing and
Technology

• System Development Methods

Specialised Modules

• Data Management

• Database Design & Development

• Integrated Business Processes with
SAP ERP Systems

• Programming Concepts in C++

• System Programming and Computer
Control

• Web Applications

Internship

After the completion of Level 2 students will undertake a short
Internship / Industrial Training. This will prepare them for a
smooth transition from the classroom to the world of Information
Technology

Level 3

The focus of Level 3 is further development of relevant technical
skills and the ability to apply these skills with strong critical
thinking and analysis. Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics and
Enterprise Programming for Distributed Applications give you the
advanced computing skills required to take advantage of enterprise
databases. Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Information Storage
and Management, Database Administration, Computer Systems Security,
and Database Security ensure that you have the technical skills
necessary to evaluate, design, configure, and maintain the data
management infrastructure.

Common Modules

• Innovation Management & New Product
Development

• Project Management

Specialised Modules

• Cloud Infrastructure & Services

• Computer Systems Security

• Database Administration

• Database Security

• Database Administration Project

• Enterprise Programming for
Distributed Applications

• Information Storage and Management

• Investigations in Database
Administration

• Knowledge Discovery & Big Data
Analytics

Note: The specialism
will appear only in the academic transcript

CAREERS IN DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Database administration is an area of IT operations that is
common to all enterprises, and Database Administrator (DBA)
consistently makes the top ten in rankings of the best technology
jobs.